Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/466 · issued 08 Apr 2011 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs to update their UNSCR 1267/1822 terrorist lists with new changes from the UN 1267 Committee. Banks must screen all new and existing accounts against this list and follow UAPA freezing procedures.
Sanctions-list safety note. This circular refers to a specific UN Security Council / UAPA designated-entities list update as it stood on the date above — sanctions lists change often, and a newer update almost certainly exists today. Never use this page, or any single dated circular, as your current screening list. Always screen against the live, current list at the official UAPA proscribed-organisations list and the UN Consolidated List, and confirm the obligations for your bank on the official rbi.org.in source below.
The rule, in the simplest words
Update the list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN changes.
Screen new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Follow freezing procedures for matched accounts as per the UAPA Order.
How it plays out — a real example
When a new customer comes in to apply for a gold loan, the officer must check their name against the updated UN terrorist list to ensure they're not on it. If they are, the officer must freeze the account and report it to the authorities. This is to prevent any potential terrorist activities and maintain the bank's reputation.
What changed
RBI forwarded a March 24, 2011 UN Security Council 1267 Committee note with changes to the consolidated list of individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. This updates the previous list circulated via the March 21, 2011 circular. RRBs must now use this revised list for compliance.
What it means for you
RRBs must immediately update their internal databases with the latest UN terrorist list to avoid onboarding or servicing sanctioned entities. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action and reputational risk. The circular reinforces existing obligations under UAPA, 2009, especially for freezing assets of designated persons.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Follow the freezing procedures as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
Ensure the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular to the respective RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and monitoring
❓ Common questions
Where can we find the full consolidated list?
The complete list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml. RBI also circulates updates via circulars.
What action is required if we find a match in existing accounts?
You must follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated November 5, 2009, which implements the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009.
Do we need to acknowledge receipt of this circular?
Yes, the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer must send an acknowledgment to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/466
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No.11546 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11
April 08, 2011
The Chairmen
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Dear Sir,
List of Terrorist Individuals / Organisations - under UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1822(2008) on Taliban / Al-Qaida Organisation
Please refer to our circular letter RPCD.CO.RRB.AML.NO.10630 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11 dated March 21, 2011. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated March 24, 2011 forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267 Committee regarding changes made in the Consolidated List of Individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban.
2. RRBs are required to update the consolidated list of individuals/entities as circulated by Reserve Bank and before opening any new account, it should be ensured that the name of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, RRBs should scan all existing accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to any of the entities or individuals included in the list.
3. RRBs are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular RPCD . CO. RRB. No. 39 / 03.05.33(E) /2009-10 dated November 05, 2009 and ensure meticulous compliance to the Order issued by the Government.
4. As far as freezing of funds, financial assets or economic resources or related services held in the form of bank accounts of the designated individuals/entities are concerned, action should be taken as detailed in paragraph 6 of the circular dated November 05, 2009, mentioned above.
5. The complete details of the said consolidated list are available on the UN website:
http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml
6. Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this letter to our Regional Office concerned.
Yours faithfully
(R.K.Moolchandani)
Deputy General Manager
Encls: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/466 · issued 08 Apr 2011. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
📜 Compliance
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Follow the freezing procedures as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
Ensure the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular to the respective RBI Regional Office.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and monitoring), your first concrete step on “UN Terror List Updates for RRBs: Al-Qaida/Taliban” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes.” (RBI issued this 08 Apr 2011).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/466 -- UN Terror List Updates for RRBs: Al-Qaida/Taliban
Issued: 08 Apr 2011
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
Action required: Ensure the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular to the respective RBI Regional Office.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
Built only from this circular’s own published fields — not legal advice; always confirm against the official RBI source.
💬 Banker Discussion
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